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Will Mamma Mia 3 Return to Greece?
Fifteen years after the release of the original, the producer of the original Mamma Mia! movie confirmed that despite delays, a third installment is well on the way. The first movie, which was shot in Greece on Skopelos, Skiathos, and...
Greek church
Hezbollah Bombs Greek Orthodox Church in Israel
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that a Hezbollah anti-tank missile hit the St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Iqrit, northern Israel, wounding a civilian. “The attack is not only a clear violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 but also...
Ancient Greece
The Story Behind the “Greek Foot” and Its Medical Explanation
The famous Greek foot commonly found in ancient Greek statues, was initially attributed to the Golden Ratio artists were seeking for their works
Animals
Spider Poison May Treat Erectile Dysfunction, Scientists Say
Thirty years ago, Brazilian scientists started looking into an interesting outcome of getting bitten by a banana spider: the venom caused people to experience priapism, which is a painful and long-lasting erection. Inspired by the spider's venom, these scientists worked...
Greek News
USS Gerald R. Ford, World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Greece
USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier docked at Souda Bay, Crete in Greece for a scheduled port visit on December 26, 2023. “The Sailors of USS Gerald R. Ford are excited to return to the gorgeous island...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Word From Burned Herculaneum Scrolls Decoded
AI read an ancient Greek word from a text damaged by Vesuvius in 79 AD, marking a major milestone in decoding the Herculaneum scrolls. The Greek word 'πορφύραc,' which translates to "(Tyrian) purple" in English, carries a rich cultural connotation...
Environment
Climate Crisis Forces the IOC to Rethink Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is mulling over a possible fragmentation of the Winter Olympics citing the climate crisis. “We need to address very quickly this dramatic impact of climate change on winter sport," IOC President Thomas Bach said at...
Education
The Historic Opening of Greek Universities to Competition
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Greece will open the Greek universities to competition in a historic move announced last week. Greece is the only Western country that bans private universities. Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said: "This flagship legislation will be presented for public consultation...
Archaeology
Europe’s Prehistoric Mega-Settlements Were Practically Vegetarian
Kiel University's Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1266 is looking into the nutrition of Trypillia mega-sites, situated in the forest-steppe northwest of the Black Sea, which covers today's Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. These mega-sites, dating back six thousand years, were...
Festivals
What Will Your Christmas Dinner Look Like in 2050?
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The future of Christmas food could include artificial meat, soil-free veg, and hybrid protein treats. By Alexandra Sexton & Duncan Cameron In the Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge’s final transformation from miser to philanthropist is marked by the...
Environment
Meteorite Crash Created the Twin Lakes of Zerelia in Greece
The twin Lakes Zerelia in Central Greece belong to the rare phenomena that mesmerize with their beauty and perplex with what could be found underneath
Culture
Kalikantzaroi: The Greek Goblins that Run Wild at Christmas
From Christmas Day until the Feast of the Epiphany, on January 6, Greeks watch over their homes especially carefully, looking for moved items or stolen Christmas goodies. That's because, according to Greek folklore, a group of tiny goblins, called...
Ancient Greece
Is the ‘Tomb of Cerberus’ the Top Archaeological Discovery of 2023?
The “Tomb of Cerberus” with its stunning frescoes discovered in October 2023 near Naples, Italy is perhaps the top archaeological find of the year. The tomb was discovered during an archaeological survey ahead of water supply system updates in the...
Culture
Hagia Sophia: The Center of Greek Orthodox Faith Through the Ages
The Hagia Sophia remains the symbolic center of Greek Orthodoxy, even centuries after its fall to the Ottomans and its conversion to a mosque.
Ancient Greece
Search for Alexander the Great’s Tomb Continues as Vergina Claim Refuted
A Greek expert refuted the claim made recently that the tomb of Alexander the Great is most likely in Vergina, Greece. The claim was made by world-renowned University of Sorbonne historian Helen Glykatzi-Ahrweiler. However, the head of the Ephorate of Antiquities of...
Greek church
Did the Massacre of the Innocents Targeting Jesus Really Occurred?
The Massacre of the Innocents is a biblical event described in the Gospel of Matthew, in which King Herod orders the execution of all male children in Bethlehem under the age of two in an attempt to kill the...
Greek News
Besieged Christians in Gaza’s Greek Orthodox Church Receive Christmas Aid
Christians sheltering in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Porphyrius in northern Gaza received food and humanitarian aid on Christmas Eve from the Air Force of Jordan. A plane parachuted the supplies to the people stranded in the Church as...
Culture
Christopsomo: Bread Meets Fine Art at the Greek Christmas Table
Christopsomo, or “Christ’s bread,” has been an indispensable part of the Christmas Day table in every Greek household throughout the centuries. If you are ever fortunate enough to spend a Christmas in Greece, you will be certain to become enchanted...
Archaeology
Greece to Offer Private Tours of the Acropolis for 5,000 Euros
Greece will offer visitors the opportunity to have a private, two-hour guided tour of the famous Acropolis – with nobody else around – for 5,000 euros starting in 2024. The decision was made by the country’s top advisory body on...
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Bethlehem in Mourning This Christmas Due to Gaza War
Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, have been canceled this year due to war in Gaza, and the thousands of tourists and pilgrims who would normally fill Manger Square are nowhere to be found. The famous Christmas...
Animals
Brown Bears in Greece Gone Into Hibernation Earlier Than Before
Brown bears in Florina, northern Greece, went into hibernation earlier than any previous year in the 30-year operation of Arcturos preservation centre.
Culture
Story of Zorba the Greek Retold in Comics Illustrations
Zorba the Greek, the world-famous novel by celebrated Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis, is published as a graphic novel for the first time.
Greek News
Space Observatories in Greece to Star in Breakthrough NASA Experiment
Two space observatories in southern Greece will be the protagonists of a breakthrough space communication experiment by NASA.
Economy
Greece to Issue Bonds Worth 10 Billion Euros in 2024
The Greek state is planning to cover more than half of its borrowing needs for 2024 by issuing bonds worth ten billion euros.
Economy
Passenger Traffic at Greek Airports Close to All-Time Record
Passenger traffic at Greek airports reached an all-time record between January and November 2023, the Civil Aviation Authority announced.
Health
Immortal Jellyfish DNA Could Extend Human Life, Scientists Say
Eötvös Loránd University scientists Dr. Ádám Sturm and Dr. Tibor Vellai have made a new breakthrough in figuring out why we age. Their research focused on something called "transposable elements" (TEs) in our DNA. Think of TEs as movable parts...
Culture
The Ancient History of Athens’ Monastiraki Square
Located at the heart of Athens, Monastiraki Square is a unique blend of styles, cultures and eras, ever-changing and vibrant.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Philosophers’ Timeless Wisdom and Quotes
Some of the best quotes by Greek philosophers are sure to make you reflect on life's many issues, and change the way you think.
Ancient Greece
Christmas, Saturnalia, and the Real Birth Date of Jesus
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in most parts of the world. Supposedly, this was the date of the birth of Jesus Christ. Therefore, Christmas is regarded as a celebration honoring that birth. However, various scholarly sources claim that...
Archaeology
Couple Finds Gold Coins Worth $850,000 Under Kitchen
While renovating their home, a couple from the United Kingdom discovered an unexpected cache of rare gold coins. The couple found an unusual cup under the kitchen floor, hidden between old floorboards. Initially thought to be a trivial find, it...
Business
Construction of Hard Rock Casino in Athens Begins
The groundbreaking of Hard Rock's luxury resort and casino in the heart of the Athens Rivera occurred on Friday with a commemorative shovel celebration at the historical Hellinikon Airport. The ceremony to follow was conducted at the Hellinikon Experience Center...
Ancient Greece
The Most Famous Creatures from Greek Mythology
There are many stories in Greek mythology as well as creatures, which are supernatural beings, by powers and abilities, mostly immortal. These strange and sometimes terrifying creatures were used according to Greek mythology by the gods. They were sent to protect someone or something or simply to cause fear.
Greek News
US Cities With Greek Names
More than 100 cities and towns across the US have been named after Greek cities, mythological heroes and historical figures of ancient and modern times. Greek culture and history held a profound influence on the Founding Fathers and early American...
Greek News
Winter Solstice Brings Longer, Brighter Days Ahead
The peoples of the world, or at least those in the Northern Hemisphere, look forward to the Winter Solstice, which marks the shortest day of the year but brings hope for longer, brighter days ahead. After the passage of six...
Culture
Nude on the Parthenon: Nelly’s Daring Photos Banned by Facebook
Nelly (1899 – 1998) was a Greek female photographer and the first artist to photograph a nude dancer on the Acropolis. Her pictures of ancient Greek temples set against sea and sky backgrounds helped shape the visual image of...
Business
Greek Risk Management Company Awarded by the European Defense Agency
A Greek company was recently awarded a pan-European distinction by the European Defense Agency (EDA) for its innovative work on artificial intelligence (AI) and risk management. Cyber Noesis based in Athens won the "Defence Innovation Prize 2023" competition, in the...
Archaeology
Ancient Landmass Emerged and Disappeared 70,000 Years Ago
New archaeological research reveals that the sea off northwestern Australia once had islands and a massive landmass. This area was so large it could support around half a million people, as reported in a study published in Quaternary Science...
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Greece Vows to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage Defying the Orthodox Church
Greece's government announced on Thursday that it will follow through on a pledge to legalize same-sex marriage, defying the country’s powerful Orthodox Church. Government spokesperson, Pavlos Marinakis says the law will be introduced in parliament during the current session, which...
Environment
Earth’s Largest Lake in History Lands in Guinness Book of Records
The Guinness Book of World Records has officially recognized the Paratethys as the largest lake in Earth's history. This immense lake, also known as Lake Paratethys, held a staggering ten times more water than all of today's lakes combined. Vladimir...
Ancient Greece
Temple of Greek Goddess Aphrodite Found Underwater at Heracleion, Egypt
A temple of the Greek goddess Aphrodite and another for the Egyptian god Amun was found off Heracleion on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast by a team of archaeologists. The team of researchers explored the ancient port city of Thonis-Heracleion in the...
Energy
Greece Set to Become Major Electricity Exporter to Europe
Greece could generate billions of euros for its economy by developing an electricity connection to central Europe and exporting the country’s vast potential in renewable energy to consumers in Germany and elsewhere, according to a recent study. According to the...
Greek News
When Greece Was Part of the Lost Continent of Greater Adria
Recent research shows that more than 200 million years ago, Greece was part of a lost continent scientists call "Greater Adria." The only visible remnants of Greater Adria today are the mountain ranges of southern Europe, such as the Alps,...
Culture
Holocaust Museum of Thessaloniki Finally Gets Building Approval
The municipality of Thessaloniki finally approved the construction of the Holocaust Museum, a decade after the project was conceived. It took a legislative regulation and two Presidential Decrees to resolve a series of issues, from ownership to land uses...
Greek News
Kaimaktsalan: The Winter Mykonos of Greece
Palaios Agios Athanasios or Tsegani is a traditional village at the foot of Mount Vorras or Kaimaktsalan, on the Piperitsa summit, next to Lake Vegoritida in Western Macedonia.
Education
Greece to Lift Ban on Private Universities in Historic Move
Greece will lift the ban on private universities, the conservative government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced this week in a historic move. The initiative will be part of broader higher education reforms that will be introduced in a bill soon to...
Greek church
Pope Francis Consents to Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
Pope Francis has authorized the blessing of same-sex couples within the framework of the Catholic Church. Although this decision sets a precedent, the blessing is conducted with explicit conditions: it must take place outside liturgical rites and must not...
Greek News
Greece Sends Frigate to the Red Sea to Protect Shipping
Greece announced on Thursday it is sending a frigate to the Red Sea to participate in the multinational force led by the United States to protect shipping following recent attacks by militias from Yemen. Ten countries have already expressed an...
Business
George Logothetis Visits DR and Colombia to Expand Libra’s Impact on Latin America
A delegation of the Libra Group led by Executive Chairman George Logothetis visited Colombia and the Dominican Republic (DR) recently to discuss the Group's investments and philanthropy in the region. Logothetis, a proud Greek American entrepreneur and philanthropist who is...
Culture
Greek Frappe Innovator Dies at 93
Christos Lentzos, the mastermind behind frappe, the legendary iced Greek beverage, has died at the age of ninety-three. In the heart of Athens, Greece in the bustling neighborhood of Pagrati, there once stood a cafe that was more than just...
Greek News
France Agrees to Extradite Greek-Born Russian Spy to the US
French law enforcement authorities have released their verdict concerning Nikos Bogonikolos’ spying case. The alleged Russian spy of Greek origin will be extradited to the United States. Nikos Bogonikolos was arrested in Paris on May 9th for allegedly conspiring to...
Europe
AI Machine Cannot Be Called an Inventor, UK Court Rules
In an important decision, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has declared that a machine cannot be credited as the inventor of new products or ideas in a patent. This ruling addresses the important question of who, or...
Archaeology
Rise and Fall of Roman Empire Shifted Balkan Populations, DNA Analysis Shows
A recent study, published on December 7th in the journal Cell, examined the DNA of people living in the Balkan region between 1 and 1000 CE. Experts concluded that there is no sign of Italian ancestry from the Iron...
Tourism
Explore Greece With Joanna Kalafatis’ Greek Travel Guide
Many Greek travel guides have been written over the years to help tourists navigate the wonderful country of Greece. However, some areas of the country are way more popular with tourists than others. If you want to experience something...
Greek News
New EU Pact on Migrants: What Does It Mean for Greece?
The EU reached an agreement on Wednesday on new rules designed to share the cost of hosting migrants more evenly between member states. The New Pact on Migration and Asylum that will come into effect next year obliges member states...
Australia
Parents Reunite With Surrogate Babies After Fertility Scandal in Greece
Australian parents have finally been reunited with their surrogate babies after the fertility scandal that erupted in a clinic in Greece last August. The ordeal began when a fertility clinic in Crete, Greece was abruptly shut down, triggering a police...
Archaeology
Copper Made Bronze Age Cyprus an Important Trade Hub
Recent archaeological excavations led by the Swedish Cyprus Expedition at the Hala Sultan Tekke on the south coast of Cyprus have revealed new insights into the area's past. The most recent discoveries indicate that the Hala Sultan Tekke complex on...
Culture
Ancient Greek Antiquities Showcased in China Exhibition
A new exhibition showcasing ancient Greek antiquities opened at the Hunan Museum in Changsha in Central China's Hunan Province on Tuesday. "The Greek: From Agamemnon to Alexander the Great," exhibition features a rare glimpse of Greek civilization for Chinese visitors. A...
Ancient Greece
Lost Ancient River of Athens Near the Acropolis Rediscovered
Eridanus is the lost river of ancient Athens that once ran from the foothills of Mount Lycabettus to Kerameikos, passing right by the Acropolis and through the Agora. It was a small river that no longer exists, but its bed...
Greek News
Greece to Raise Entrance Fees for Museums, Ancient Sites
Greece's Central Archaeological Council on Tuesday unanimously approved new entrance fees to ancient sites and museums that raise prices, abolish unified tickets for multiple sites, and reduce ticket categories to five levels. Greece is a treasure trove of ancient sites...
Politics
Donald Trump Banned From Colorado Ballot in Historic Ruling
On Tuesday, the Colorado Supreme Court declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot. The court ruled 4-3 that Trump was not eligible...
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